Will Revise Tax Bill Recall President's Words
Conservatives demand the burden fall on war profits, oppose excess profits tax, and expect Senate rewrite of the House proposal. Radicals push for stronger profiteering leverage, cite Wilson and Commerce findings, while warnings rise over a tax hike to 3 percent and broader income levies.
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Federal ‘Prades Commission
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Wars and Means Committee
Tragic Incalculated Shooting Kills Boy Brother
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland reports a tragic incident in July in which a four year old boy named Ollie Kaufmann killed his infant brother near Mount Incrariam. The mother found the shotgun and the weapon was discharged causing instant death. Police and local authorities are investigating the accidental shooting in this rural area.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Ollie
Jannes Kaufmann
Averdentally
Mount Incrariam
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Senator James Worse Reported After Relapses
July 28 Dalumers report Senator Olle James in Islena Hopkins Hospital in worse condition after several relapses in the last few days officials note he remains under care and monitoring amid concern for his health and recovery.
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Dalumers
Olle James
Islena Hopkins Fospital
James
German Who Gave Water To U S Wounded Treated Kindly When Captured
A cable report describes a German soldier who gave water to American wounded, was captured, and treated kindly. The prisoner noted Americans’ humane behavior, including ration gifts, and expressed surprise at the size of American forces in France.
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U. S
Stare Egerman Prisprow
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France
Germans Calling 1919 and 1920 Boys for Army Service
Reports from Paris indicate German prisoners show 1919 class boys mostly used in fighting units and could form up to 17 percent of German strength if all are deployed. The 1929 class, intended for October incorporation, has been ordered to units in September. most are now 12 years old.
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Frenceh
France
Jay
Associated Press
Double Victory Poincare Hails Marne Victory
Victor Emmanuel of Italy sends felicitations to President Poincare for the Marne victory. Poincare replies that the double victory checks the enemy and offers the allies a chance to return to the offensive. He calls the counter offensive a new guarantee of definite victory.
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Havas
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Poinccare
Marne
Poincare
Bavaria Calls All Persons to Harvest Duty
The Bavarian minister of war orders every capable person to aid in the harvest, in all towns and villages, regardless of rank age or sex, under local authority guidance. The directive aims to mobilize labor for agricultural collection across Bavaria and Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam
Bavaria
Sturdy Lads Eager to Face Kaiser's Fleet
On the banks of the Chamell River in Connecticut at Camp Dewey the Junior Naval Reserve trains cadets in its third season. The site, famed by past wars, now houses hundreds of cadets from across the United States with added marine equipment and proximity to a submarine base enhancing naval activities.
Major R. D. Paddock Frontline Signal Officer Wound Star
Major R D Paddock acts as division signal officer at the front. He wears the Croix de Guerre and wound stripe as evidence of frontline service. A committee on casualties and honors considers his wartime record.
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R. D. Paddock
Copsright
We Can't Have Everything on Moore's Strand first week bill
A Cecil B. De Mille photoplay leads Moore's Strand with We Can't Have Everything featuring Kathryn Williams and Elliott Dexter, plus Alan Wyckoff’s photography and Breeskin’s orchestral score. The lineup also includes One Dollar Bid and Patriotism at Garden Theater with Hessie Barriscale, a submarine base plot, and supporting acts across Crandall's venues.
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Artcraft
Moore
Strand Theater
Rupert Hughes
Sherry
Biltmore
Kathryn Williams
Elliott Dexter
Sylvia Breamer
Theodore Hoberts
Wanda Hawley
Raymond Hatton
Sylvia Ashton
Tully Marshall
Mr. de Mille
Alan Wyckoff
Breeskin
J. Warren Kerrigan
Moore's Garden Theater
Paralta
Hessie Barriscale
Robin Cameron
Miss Barriscale
Edward Earle
Agnes Ayers
Florence Deshon
Red Cross Aids 412,566 in France War Relief Drive
In France last month the American Red Cross civil affairs reached 412,566 civilians. Seventy-two delegates aided refugees in 81 departments, with 17 civilian hospitals opened and 1,698 beds. The drive included 32,000 school meals, a baby care campaign, and extensive clothing and food distributions to refugees and the needy.
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American Red Cross
France
Harvey D. Gibson
Marseille
Red Cross
Paris
Emergency Refugee Relief Committee
Poles in France Take Prisoners in Major Battle
A cable from Gen Archinald via Col James Martin reports the Polish army in France participated in a great battle with Gen Gouraud's forces. Poles captured 200 prisoners during their attack and defense. Their death certificates to be inscribed "Dead for Poland" alongside French fallen.
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France
James Martin
French High Commission
America
Archinald
Gouraud
Poland
Captured Americans Near Rhine Cities Reported by Red Cross
United States prisoners of war are said to be held in Darmstadt Karlsruhe and Giessen as advices to the American branch of the International Red Cross indicate. Allied airmen are cheered by the Americans for bombing these cities.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Rhine
Darmstadt
Karlsruhe
Giessen
International Red Cross
Washington Hotel roof garden to open earlier this summer
The Washington Hotel roof garden will operate from 7 30 p m to midnight for the rest of the summer, instead of 9 to 12. Manager Downs ordered the change due to many requests for earlier opening. Ice skating will be added later, offering the best view of Washington from the roof. Admission is by ticket only.
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Washington Hotel
Downs
Washington
Come Again Sunday Supper Recipe Adaptation
A home cook recalls changing meat loaf by adding two tablespoons of Al Sauce to lean beef and pork, baked with hard boiled eggs in a buttered pan. The writer notes the dish tastes excellent hot or cold, crediting Al Sauce as a “miracle worker” and claims part of their reputation rests on it.
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Mae Marsh
Crandall
Knickerbocker Theater
Voster
Carey Wetherbee
Carey
Ward
Clmax
Milla
Wyndham Standish
Alec B. Francis
Paul Stanton
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